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December 8, 2021

Treating children with cancer requires a strong blood supply; donations critically needed

By Kathy Whitney
November 30, 2021

Gifts from Friends celebrates National Cookie Day, benefits Children’s Hospital

By VUMC News and Communications
November 29, 2021

Papa John’s offers VUMC employee discount, donates to Children’s Hospital

By VUMC News and Communications
Amya Elliott, 9, talks with Bonnie Pilon, RN, prior to receiving her COVID-19 vaccination at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The hospital began mass vaccination for children ages 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8.
November 11, 2021

Vaccination day at Children’s Hospital

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt began mass vaccination for children ages 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 21, 2021

Doctors seeing increase in young females with tics, verbal outbursts similar to Tourette syndrome

An international phenomenon of involuntary movements and vocalizations in adolescent girls is now believed to be a functional movement disorder, and while the causes are unclear, TikTok and other social medial platforms may be important contributors.

By Jessica Pasley
October 4, 2021

Neurologic complications of the flu

Neurologic complications are common in children hospitalized with influenza, especially those with chronic neurologic conditions, and are associated with worse outcomes.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 27, 2021

Rush testifies before Congress on pandemic’s impact on children

Vanderbilt's Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, spoke to several members of Congress recently and painted a vivid picture of the toll the virus has taken on children in Tennessee and at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray
September 21, 2021

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children; how to know you’re using a car seat safely

"The misuse rate in car seats in Tennessee was almost 87% in 2020."
By Jessica Pasley
September 21, 2021

Proper car seat use a life-saving practice

safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offer tips on proper car seat use to help keep children safe.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 17, 2021

Grant creates center for maternal, pediatric precision therapeutics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded a five-year, $6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to serve as a center of excellence for Maternal and Pediatric Precision in Therapeutics.
By Christina Echegaray
September 15, 2021

Children’s Hospital debuts new Reed Family Maternal Fetal Clinic

Vanderbilt has opened a state of the art maternal fetal clinic to help expectant parents navigate the difficult decision-making process for babies at risk for or born with birth defects or abnormalities.
By Christina Echegaray
September 15, 2021

Older age, chronic co-morbidities associated with more severe COVID disease in children

Vanderbilt research found that multiple factors are associated with the severity of COVID-19 disease in children, including older age and chronic co-morbidities such as obesity, diabetes and neurologic conditions.
By Jessica Pasley
August 26, 2021

Obese children, young adults at higher risk for thyroid cancer

Children and young adults who are obese are at greater risk for malignant thyroid nodules, according to new study from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray
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